Gamewatchers Safaris

Gamewatchers Safaris is one of the longest established safari outfitters based in East Africa. We can offer you very competitive rates at all the leading safari camps and lodges in Kenya. See our list of camps and lodges with our prices inclusive of all the costs, so there are no “hidden extras”. You book your international flight to Africa and from our base in Nairobi we take care of everything else for you, from arrival to departure. In addition to Kenya, we also arrange trips to other leading destinations in Africa.

As well as handling bookings to all the leading hotels and lodges in East Africa, we also own and manage our own small eco-friendly camps in Kenya, the Porini Camps.

The Porini Camps are situated within exclusive wildlife conservancies in Selenkay, Laikipia and the Mara. Each of our Porini Camps offers an intimate safari experience away from the crowds of tourists in minibuses

The ideal safari for the true wildlife enthusiast who wishes to get close to nature to enjoy an undisturbed personal adventure with a knowledgeable and qualified safari guide using customised open-sided 4×4 safari vehicles and escorted nature walks.

Gamewatchers Adventure Camps

Within Ol Kinyei Conservancy (Maasai Mara) and Selenkay Conservancy (Amboseli) we offer a low-cost option of “Adventure Camping”. This includes the same high quality wildlife safari experience normally associated with top-end safari camps (e.g. day and night game drives, open-sided 4×4 safari vehicles, guided walks and expert guides) but at a hugely reduced price by staying in small basic adventure camps.

These camps are ideal for those who are travelling on a budget but don’t want to compromise on their wildlife-viewing opportunities. The camps are fully hosted and catered, and have small 2-man dome tents (each with its own nearby cubicle with private shower and flush toilet). We have 4 day fly-in safaris to either camp – or a great-value 7 day fly-in safari combining Selenkay and the Mara.

In addition to our office in Nairobi, we also have our own Gamewatchers team of Safari Advisors based in the USA, in UK and in India who will be glad to be of service in arranging your safari, helping you plan your trip, confirming prices, answering your questions and booking your choice of safari camps and lodges for you. Our Safari Advisors have helped many hundreds of our guests to plan their trips and will be delighted to assist you and to help you plan your ideal safari.

We have been operating in East Africa for over 25 years and we have received numerous international awards. We won “Kenya’s Leading Safari Camp Brand” for a 3rd time in the 2016 World Travel Awards, we also won “Africa’s Leading Tented Safari Camps” three times and we were “Kenya’s Tour Operator of the Year” in the 2015 Ecotourism Warrior Awards. In addition, our camps are regularly reviewed on TripAdvisor and all of our Porini Safari Camps have been recognised as TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame winners.

What our customers say

Being a wildlife enthusiast, what you desire is an excellent game. I have visited many game parks and reserves but the Porini’s experience stands apart mainly because of off road driving, knowledge and enthusiasm of the staff.

Such a wonderful surprise. Who would imagine seeing a lioness kill and 6 rhinos within an hour in this park! Lovely place.

Great Service, Guides, Food and game viewing. Thank you for showing how eco-tourism should be done.

Such a perfect setting. Overwhelmed by the warm hospitality. The awesome knowledge of our guide and spotter! Excellent food. Porini = perfect.

Lots of excellent game viewing including leopard, lions, serval and genet. Thank you to all the staff for being so knowlegeable and hospitable.

Kenya Safari Holidays

Our knowledge of Kenya is second to none, which has enabled us to put together a selection of hand picked safari packages to cater for a variety of tastes.

Whether you wish to see the ‘Big Five’ or just the ‘Big Cats’, the great wildebeest migration or a bird watching safari choose from our wide selection below, or contact our helpful staff in Kenya, India, the UK and USA who will be delighted to assist you in planning your holiday.

Bespoke African Holidays

Gamewatchers can arrange luxury Kenya beach holidays at a hideaway on the Kenyan coast. Alternatively end your safari holiday relaxing on the beach in resorts on Zanzibar, Mozambique, Mauritius, Seychelles or the Maldives.

You book your international flight and we take care of everything else.

View a selection of our recommended safari tours above

A safari holiday is a lifelong dream for many and our vast collection of safari camps and lodges across Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Rwanda, South Africa and Zambia enables you to plan a truly bespoke experience.

We take care of your airport transfers, hotel bookings, internal domestic flights, safaris to all the famous national parks and game reserves, with the option of following the safari with a stay at a beach resort.

Ecotourism

Ecotourism is at the heart of Gamewatchers Safaris and we strive to ensure that the principles of ecotourism are built in to maximise the benefits of tourism.

Our Founder, Jake Grieves-Cook, is a Kenya citizen and has spent the better part of his long career in Africa working with local communities and supporting the drive to conserve Kenya’s ecosystem so that its wildlife can flourish – there are few who know more about Kenyan safaris than Jake and Gamewatchers!

Concerned about the security of your booking and your own safety while on safari?

We fully appreciate your concerns when it comes to booking a safari in Africa and you can rest assured that your financial security when booking and your own personal safety when on safari is our highest priority. Gamewatchers Safaris is a member of the Kenya Association of Tour Operators bonding scheme, backed by a leading insurance company, to ensure your payments are fully protected if a bonded KATO member ceases trading.